Tax Code Guide
BR-W1
Tax Code BR W1
What does this code mean?
BR W1 combines the Basic Rate code with Week 1 emergency calculation. All income is taxed at 20% and each week is treated independently. This is often applied temporarily to second jobs or pensions when HMRC has not yet confirmed your code. If maintained for more than a few months, check with HMRC.
Emergency Tax Warning
This is often an emergency or temporary tax code. You might be paying too much tax while on this code.
Who gets this code?
Weekly-paid workers with a second job or those waiting for HMRC to issue the correct code.
Is it correct?
Check your latest P45 or Payslip to see if this matches your current situation.